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Most people in the Air Force are well aware of the pilots and maintainers behind the flying aircraft, but what about the ones looking, listening and communicating?
From one of the oldest and smallest towers in the Department of Defense, air traffic controllers with the 18th Operations Support Squadron watch over aircraft and pilots alike by monitoring both, the airfield and airspace.
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Fri, 15 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMTStaff Sgt. Jessica H. Smithhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1551232/the-jets-come-in-the-jets-go-out/Walking with the Green Feet https://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1418964/walking-with-the-green-feet/
The Airmen of the 31st Rescue Squadron provide invaluable rescue services and conduct training,<br/>
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Fri, 19 Jan 2018 07:07:15 GMTSenior Airman Quay Drawdyhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1418964/walking-with-the-green-feet/Maintaining refuelers: keeping jets in the airhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1403100/maintaining-refuelers-keeping-jets-in-the-air/
While everyone seems to know the importance of putting aircraft in the sky, some may not understand the amount of support that goes into successful air power. The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance – more specifically members of the refueling maintenance shop – knows just what it takes to support the mission.
Vehicle maintenance deals with any and all government owned vehicles; from excavators and forklifts to firetrucks and security forces cars and trucks. Within that array lies the refueling trucks – a key component to getting jets off of Kadena Air Base’s runway and into the air.<br/>
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Fri, 22 Dec 2017 03:30:00 GMTSenior Airman Jessica H. Smithhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1403100/maintaining-refuelers-keeping-jets-in-the-air/Shells on shells on shellshttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1400760/shells-on-shells-on-shells/
When “the office” takes up nearly 6,000 acres, it’s no stretch to claim being the largest. The 18th<br/>
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Wed, 20 Dec 2017 06:22:00 GMTSenior Airman Quay Drawdyhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1400760/shells-on-shells-on-shells/It’s a hard bark lifehttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1396456/its-a-hard-bark-life/
An overlooked part of the Air Force’s enlisted force happens to walk on four feet, rather than two. These fearless warriors are trained to get into areas the human body can’t, to make sure there’s no danger present to their counterparts.<br/>
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Thu, 14 Dec 2017 08:45:00 GMTAirman 1st Class Greg Erwinhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1396456/its-a-hard-bark-life/Doctor, doctor: give me the newshttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1384859/doctor-doctor-give-me-the-news/
Being a doctor may seem glamorous from movies and television, but as U.S. Air Force Maj. Geoffrey Garst, 31st Rescue Squadron flight surgeon, can attest, it is not what it may seem.
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Fri, 01 Dec 2017 03:20:00 GMTAirman 1st Class Greg Erwinhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1384859/doctor-doctor-give-me-the-news/Entering the jet streamhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1351367/entering-the-jet-stream/
The reasons why people serve and what drives them to be more can often be lost. For U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gayla Waddy, 18th Wing Professional Military Education instructor, her “why” starts with her grandfather – Bobby Huggins.<br/>
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Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:30:00 GMTAirman 1st Class Greg Erwinhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1351367/entering-the-jet-stream/FeaturesA living testament to Kadena’s heritagehttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1182179/a-living-testament-to-kadenas-heritage/
From living in the barracks and shining shoes at nine years old to having the respect and admiration<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/May/14/2001746747/82/55/0/170504-F-JZ560-1007.JPG' alt='Tatsuo “Jimmy” Schwartz sits for an interview May 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Schwartz has served the Department of Defense for more than 50 years and has provided trusted council to numerous commanders of the 18th Wing and beyond.' /> <br />
Mon, 15 May 2017 04:58:00 GMTSenior Airman Quay Drawdyhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1182179/a-living-testament-to-kadenas-heritage/When you're up a creek: 33rd Rescue Squadronhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1121698/when-youre-up-a-creek-33rd-rescue-squadron/
Blue. Everything is an endless monotone of bluewater and a cerulean sky without a cloud to be spoken<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Mar/17/2001717929/82/55/0/170315-F-JZ560-062.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron demonstrate a fast-rope rescue March 15, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Enlisted leaders across the services participated in a joint professional military education week, visiting multiple units across multiple services over the week. The joint aspect is designed to give those leaders a broadened perspective of what each branch is capable of. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Quay Drawdy)' /> <br />
Fri, 17 Mar 2017 05:48:00 GMTAirman 1st Class Quay Drawdyhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1121698/when-youre-up-a-creek-33rd-rescue-squadron/33rd HMU ensures aircraft are ready to deployhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/990525/33rd-hmu-ensures-aircraft-are-ready-to-deploy/
HH-60G Pave Hawk aircrews from the 33rd Rescue Squadron count on their maintainers for both their lives and the lives of those they rescue.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Oct/31/2001660097/82/55/0/161021-F-ZC102-127.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Airman Dillon Link, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit flight control systems technician, inspects an HH-60G Pave Hawk Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd HMU maintainers remain vigilant, trouble shooting any possible issues with the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)' /> <br />
Mon, 31 Oct 2016 04:29:00 GMTSenior Airman Omari Bernardhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/990525/33rd-hmu-ensures-aircraft-are-ready-to-deploy/From Sunset to Arahahttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/975136/from-sunset-to-araha/
Volunteers from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Air Force cleaned up a mile stretch of beach on Okinawa Oct. 9, 2016, as part of a beach cleanup to build partnerships while giving back to the Okinawan community.
Together, more than 40 people from Naha Air Base and Kadena Air Base military members and their families picked up more than 20 bags worth of trash and debris from both Araha and Sunset Beach.
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<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Oct/16/2001648414/82/55/0/161009-F-ZC102-047.JPG' alt='Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force members clean up Araha Beach Oct. 9, 2016, in Okinawa, Japan. The items gathered ranged from bottle caps and cigarettes to electronic speakers and a twin sized mattress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)' /> <br />
Mon, 17 Oct 2016 00:24:00 GMTSenior Airman Omari Bernardhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/975136/from-sunset-to-araha/Rising uphttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/879639/rising-up/
Kenichi Shimajiri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, rose in the ranks from the role of a firefighter to 18th CES fire inspector. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jul/28/2001586622/82/55/0/160727-F-DD647-003.JPG' alt='Kenichi Shimajiri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, stands in front of a fire truck July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Shimajiri was a firefighter for 23 years at Kadena before becoming a fire inspector. As a fire inspector, Shimajiri is responsible for ensuring buildings are free of fire hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)' /> <br />
Fri, 29 Jul 2016 01:14:00 GMTAirman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolenhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/879639/rising-up/What happens when someone is accused of sexual assault?https://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770946/what-happens-when-someone-is-accused-of-sexual-assault/
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Albert Perez Oyola, 18th Wing Legal Office NCO in charge of Military<br/>
Mon, 16 May 2016 04:31:11 GMTSenior Airman Stephen Eigelhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770946/what-happens-when-someone-is-accused-of-sexual-assault/Top StoriesFeaturesSAPRExercising Precision: 18th CMS TMDE sets the standardhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770945/exercising-precision-18th-cms-tmde-sets-the-standard/
Does it matter if a wrench is used at 69 or 89 degrees Fahrenheit?To the Airmen of the 18th<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/May/15/2001538697/82/55/0/160510-F-ZC102-019.jpg' alt='U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Williams, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron test, measurement and diagnostic equipment technician, calibrates a micrometer May 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Micrometers are used to measure small linear distances with great precision and are used by TMDE technicians to calibrate equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)' /> <br />
Mon, 16 May 2016 02:07:42 GMTSenior Airman Omari Bernardhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770945/exercising-precision-18th-cms-tmde-sets-the-standard/Top StoriesFeaturesShots Fired! CATM trains Defenders for deploymentshttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770947/shots-fired-catm-trains-defenders-for-deployments/
Wearing flack vests and helmets, adrenaline pulsing through their bodies, security forces Airmen<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/May/05/2001533523/82/55/0/160428-F-YJ424-020.JPG' alt='U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Jeremy Tarrats, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, practices clearing his M4 carbine during a combat arms training and maintenance course April 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The CATM training course prepares members for real-world deployments across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)' /> <br />
Fri, 06 May 2016 02:44:22 GMTStaff Sgt. Benjamin Suttonhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770947/shots-fired-catm-trains-defenders-for-deployments/Top StoriesFeaturesVictim advocates: standing by 24/7https://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770948/victim-advocates-standing-by-247/
To say the least, the road to recovery from a sexual assault can seem like an unsurpassable burden<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Sep/30/2001303501/82/55/0/150930-F-XSH84-687.JPG' alt='Wingman Day is scheduled for Oct. 2, on Kadena Air Base, Japan, as an opportunity for Airmen to step outside of their day-to-day work environment and focus on team-building exercises. Wingman Day encourages Comprehensive Airmen Fitness, enhancing resiliency skills with group activities to promote physical, mental, social and spiritual fitness. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Senior Airman John Linzmeier)' /> <br />
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:17:45 GMTSenior Airman John Linzmeierhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770948/victim-advocates-standing-by-247/Top StoriesFeaturesSAPRAir Force special purpose vehicle maintenance helps keep birds in the sky https://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770949/air-force-special-purpose-vehicle-maintenance-helps-keep-birds-in-the-sky/
The special purpose vehicles shop on Kadena Air Base is responsible for vehicles that help put<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Apr/27/2001525071/82/55/0/160413-F-VN140-049.jpg' alt='U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Leonard, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic, performs a ball joint replacement in the special vehicles shop April 14, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th LRS is the largest LRS in the Air Force and is composed of 757 authorized personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Emerick))' /> <br />
Wed, 27 Apr 2016 04:39:53 GMTAirman 1st Class Nick Emerickhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770949/air-force-special-purpose-vehicle-maintenance-helps-keep-birds-in-the-sky/Top StoriesFeatures18th SFS works hand-in-paw for defense of Kadenahttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770950/18th-sfs-works-hand-in-paw-for-defense-of-kadena/
Military Working Dog handlers play a critical part in the defense of Kadena.This defense can only be<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Apr/13/2001515000/82/55/0/160413-F-DD647-009.jpg' alt='U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rena Bissett, 18th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, pets her MWD, Judi, April 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Bissett and Judi have been working together for almost one year, and have already formed a deep bond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)' /> <br />
Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:28:13 GMTAirman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolenhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770950/18th-sfs-works-hand-in-paw-for-defense-of-kadena/Top StoriesFeaturesWomen's History Month spotlight: 1st Lt. Brittany Trimblehttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770951/womens-history-month-spotlight-1st-lt-brittany-trimble/
Started in 1987, Women's History Month is a time not only where we celebrate female role models and<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Mar/23/2001487940/82/55/0/160215-F-DA409-161.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brittany Trimble, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, plugs her air flight crew equipment into an F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff, Feb. 15, 2016, at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Women were first allowed to enter pilot training in 1976 and in 1993 women were finally authorized to enter fighter pilot training. Trimble is one of only 676 female pilots who serve in the U.S. Air Force. There are 12,823 pilots Air Force wide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber E. Jacobs)' /> <br />
Wed, 23 Mar 2016 23:47:22 GMTStaff Sgt. Amber E. N. Jacobshttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770951/womens-history-month-spotlight-1st-lt-brittany-trimble/Top StoriesFeaturesKadena recognizes outstanding spouse https://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770952/kadena-recognizes-outstanding-spouse/
Lisa Vinacco has a busy schedule. Balancing a life filled with appointments, teaching, and family<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Mar/23/2001487949/82/55/0/160128-F-TK421-007.jpg' alt='Lisa Vinacco is recognized as Kadena’s Key Spouse of the Year for 2015. Vinacco received the Kadena Key Spouse of the Year award for her unwavering dedication to the mission and families of the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (Courtesy Photo)' /> <br />
Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:21:00 GMTSenior Airman Omari Bernardhttps://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/770952/kadena-recognizes-outstanding-spouse/Top StoriesFeatures